Is gochujang keto?
Gochujang
Korean red-pepper paste is sweetened with rice syrup — about 9 g net carbs per tablespoon. A teaspoon in a stir-fry or marinade is fine; it adds up fast in bibimbap and Korean fried-chicken glazes.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 19 g- Net carbs
- 8.6g
- Calories
- 40kcal
- Protein
- 1g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Total carbs
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 0.4 g
About 11 g of gochujang adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 58% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | 211 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 47 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Net carbs | 8.6 g | 45 g |
| Protein | 1 g | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 1.5 g |
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Is gochujang keto?
Gochujang can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Korean red-pepper paste is sweetened with rice syrup — about 9 g net carbs per tablespoon. A teaspoon in a stir-fry or marinade is fine; it adds up fast in bibimbap and Korean fried-chicken glazes.
How many net carbs are in gochujang?
1 tbsp (19 g) of gochujang has about 8.6 g net carbs (9 g total carbs minus 0.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 45 g net carbs.
How much gochujang can I eat on keto?
About 11 g of gochujang adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 58% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 43% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for gochujang?
Try sambal oelek & chili garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce. See our full guide: keto swaps for ketchup, bbq sauce & sweet sauces.
